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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,630.98, 2,445.05 and 534.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,630.98, 2,445.05 and 534.65 is: 801.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,630.98 : 2,445.05 = 534.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,630.98/2,445.05 = 534.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,630.98x = 2,445.05 × 534.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,630.98x = 1,307,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,231.08/1,630.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.50

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